US Bridges

Yellow Sulp RD/643 over RTE 460 by Pass

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.05-NCL Chri; 3.65-RT642 · Structure no. 000000000012269

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yellow Sulp RD/643 over RTE 460 by Pass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yellow Sulp RD/643 over RTE 460 by Pass in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 425 vehicles a day, projected to reach 480 by 2045. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesYellow Sulp RD/643
CrossesRTE 460 by Pass
Location0.05-NCL Chri; 3.65-RT642
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.15186, -80.40504
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2019)
Projected traffic480 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Yellow Sulp RD/643 over RTE 460 by Pass built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yellow Sulp RD/643 over RTE 460 by Pass in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Yellow Sulp RD/643 over RTE 460 by Pass carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Yellow Sulp RD/643 over RTE 460 by Pass?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Yellow Sulp RD/643 over RTE 460 by Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.